Park Crews

2005 Branbury State Park Crew

Park Crews offer Corps Members the opportunity to create a high-quality recreational and educational experience for park visitors, while helping to manage Vermont's natural resources at the same time.

In partnerships with Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation and the United States Forest Service, the VYCC currently manages four Vermont State Parks and one USFS campground. Park Crews manage all park operations including handling camping reservations, greeting campers, maintaining the buildings and grounds, as well as leading guided hikes, group games, naturalist programs, and Saturday night campfires for park guests.

Park Crews range in size from six to eleven members depending on the size of the park, and are staffed by two different kinds of VYCC positions: non-residential Corps Members; and full-time residential Conservation and Community Leadership AmeriCorps Members.

  • 2008 Park Crew Details
  • June 14th - August 17th
  • Non-residential
  • Corps Members commute to and from park each day
  • Positions available at North Hero State Park and Allis State Park
  • Must be at least 17 years old

Park Crews are led by Park Managers who serve as Leaders in the VYCC Conservation and Community Leadership Program. Crews are based at parks within the Green Mountains and the Champlain Islands. Park Managers regularly interact with Vermont State Park Staff, US Forest Service Staff, and local community members. They are responsible for all aspects of operations and crew management at their Vermont State Park or Forest Service Campground. Park Managers start their employment with the VYCC through field based training on high-priority conservation projects.                       

“The VYCC provided me with a reason to get up in the morning.  I was always excited to go to work!” - Park Corps Member